Charge Nurse - Medicine

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This post is a Charge Nurse based within ward 11 – Acute Medicine/Respiratory.

As a Charge Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care within a busy respiratory ward environment. You will assess, plan and evaluate care for patients with complex needs, while supporting and developing a dedicated nursing team. You will work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure seamless patient journeys from admission to discharge.

• Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Rotational day and night shifts

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Support and supervise nursing staff, acting as a role model to ensure high standards of practice.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse, ensuring effective ward management and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in line with NMC and organisational standards.
• Lead on staff development, including appraisal, mentorship and creating a positive learning environment.
• Ensure effective use of resources, including staffing, equipment and budget considerations.
• Work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient‑centred care.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and significant post‑registration experience.
• Significant recent experience within a respiratory or acute medical setting.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to learning.
• Strong leadership, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients and staff.
• Sound clinical knowledge and ability to deliver and supervise complex care.
• Good IT skills and understanding of electronic patient records and clinical systems.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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